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HF56 BWU

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,351 mi
Last recorded129,351 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 BWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 129,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 125,376 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle has surface rust to items

Pass 13 Jan 2024 123,895 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 121,818 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 116,890 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Oct 2020 104,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewalls deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,323 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 91,323 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 83,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 82,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,717 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 74,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,642 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,892 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes require attension soon

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,261 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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HF56 BWU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 69,074 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF56 BWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF56 BWU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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